Proverbs 15:20

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Proverbs 15:18–22 · Berean Standard Bible

18 A hot-tempered man stirs up strife, but he who is slow to anger calms dispute.

19 The way of the slacker is like a hedge of thorns, but the path of the upright is a highway.

20 A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish man despises his mother.

21 Folly is joy to one who lacks judgment, but a man of understanding walks a straight path.

22 Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

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The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge lists these related verses. Scripture text comes from the Berean Standard Bible.

Proverbs 10:1

The proverbs of Solomon: A wise son brings joy to his father, but a foolish son grief to his mother.

Proverbs 23:15

My son, if your heart is wise, my own heart will indeed rejoice.

Proverbs 23:16

My inmost being will rejoice when your lips speak what is right.

Proverbs 29:3

A man who loves wisdom brings joy to his father, but a companion of prostitutes squanders his wealth.

1 Kings 1:48

saying, ‘Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel! Today He has provided one to sit on my throne, and my eyes have seen it.’”

1 Kings 2:9

Now therefore, do not hold him guiltless, for you are a wise man. You know what you ought to do to him to bring his gray head down to Sheol in blood.”

1 Kings 5:7

When Hiram received Solomon’s message, he rejoiced greatly and said, “Blessed be the LORD this day! He has given David a wise son over this great people!”

Philippians 2:22

But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.

Proverbs 23:22

Listen to your father who gave you life, and do not despise your mother when she is old.

Proverbs 30:17

As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.

Exodus 20:12

Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.

Leviticus 19:3

Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.